Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A shocking incident has come to light from India's capital Delhi. Actually, a normal cough of an 11-year-old child turned into a serious disease. The parents of an 11-year-old child living in East Delhi took him to the doctor for a checkup as his cough gradually became serious. When the child was checked up, a disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis was detected. Let us tell you, this disease occurs due to coming in contact with pigeons.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis disease occurs due to excessive exposure to the feathers and droppings of pigeons or birds. It is a serious respiratory disease. In the severe case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, antigens from the droppings or feathers of pigeons enter through the breath. This antigen causes the risk of allergy. Although it is a minor disease, sometimes it becomes acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
has a bad effect on the lungs
During HP disease, the lungs are adversely affected. When you come in contact with the feces and feathers of pigeons, the lungs can be affected the most. In such a situation, it is possible that this infection reaches the lungs by passing through the nose. In this condition, the respiratory system is also adversely affected. Due to this, there may be difficulty in breathing.
What are the symptoms of HP?
According to experts, hypersensitivity pneumonitis has 3 stages which include sub-acute, acute and chronic stages. In the chronic stage, allergy always occurs in the body. During acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis, symptoms like shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness, chills, body fever, muscle pain are seen. During chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, symptoms like shortness of breath, cough, sudden weight loss and fatigue are seen. In such a situation, if you see these symptoms, then definitely get a checkup done by a doctor.
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